Private Equity Compensation Trends for 2026: Precision, Performance, and Pay for Value Creation
From Pay Structures to Value‑Creation Architecture Private equity compensation is experiencing a transformation. By 2026, pay has evolved from a simple tool for attracting and re
UNC Health Blue Ridge has appointed Fran Charlton as Executive Director of Cardiac and Emergency Services
UNC Health Blue Ridge, a not-for-profit community healthcare system serving Western North Carolina with a mission to enhance life by excelling in care, has appointed Fran Charlton
Preparing the Next Generation of Nonprofit Executives
The nonprofit sector is addressing some of the most pressing issues in society and facing a key transition as experienced leaders retire and organizations confront new challenges,
Relationship‑Driven Executive Search in the Age of AI: Insights from Partner Tom Wilson
The world of executive search continues to evolve rapidly as new technologies emerge, workforce expectations shift, and organizational needs grow more complex. Recently, our partne
Buffkin / Baker Names Jim May Partner
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – January 13th, 2026 – Buffkin / Baker, a partner-led executive search firm, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jim May to partner in the firm’s technol
Florida Atlantic University appoints Ken Dawson-Scully, Ph.D, as Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
Florida Atlantic University appoints Ken Dawson-Scully, Ph.D, as Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs. “Dawson-Scully most recently served as the associa
Invest in Success: Why Executive Search Firms Deliver Results
by Evan Wescott, Principal Executive recruitment is often misunderstood as simple “headhunting”. In reality, recruiters are responsible for actively engaging both passive and
The Nashville Police + Public Safety Alliance announces Halim Genus as CEO
The Nashville Police + Public Safety Alliance, an independent nonprofit dedicated to strengthening public safety in partnership with the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (M
Adena Health System announces Michael L. Matthews II as Vice President of Strategy and Market Intelligence
Adena Health System, an independent, not-for-profit healthcare organization serving south central and Southern Ohio for more than 125 years, has appointed Michael L. Matthews II as
Roland Lundy, Nonprofit Practice Leader, Announces Retirement
Roland Lundy has been a Partner at Buffkin/Baker since June 2001, where he has made significant contributions across a diverse range of industries. His most recent role has been le